Tailings Pond Dam No 3 dam
Tailings Pond Dam No 3
Tailings Pond Dam No 3, located in Franklin County, Arkansas, is a rockfill dam completed in 1963 with a primary purpose of storing tailings. Standing at a height of 35 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, the dam spans 3672 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Situated on Bluff Creek, this privately-owned dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Tailings Pond Dam No 3 poses minimal risk to surrounding areas. Despite its lack of an emergency action plan and updated contact information, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status remain unknown. Owned and operated by a private entity, the dam serves as a crucial component in tailings storage and management, contributing to the state's overall water resource infrastructure.
As a significant feature in the region's water resource landscape, Tailings Pond Dam No 3 plays a vital role in maintaining water levels and regulating discharge in Bluff Creek. While its condition assessment remains unknown, the dam's low hazard potential and adherence to state regulations underscore its importance in ensuring water resource sustainability in Franklin County. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management can appreciate the intricate design and purpose of this rockfill dam, which continues to serve its intended function with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tailings Pond Dam No 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 195 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Near Winfrey | 0 cfs | → |
| Jones Creek At Winfrey | 7 cfs | → |
| Frog Bayou At Winfrey | 4 cfs | → |
| West Fork White River East Of Fayetteville | 26 cfs | → |
| White River Near Fayetteville | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tailings Pond Dam No 3.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Redding
- Redding Recreation Area
- White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
- Shores Lake
- Shores Lake Recreation Area
- Wolf Pen
Fishing spots
Track Tailings Pond Dam No 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Tailings Pond Dam No 3
Where does the data for Tailings Pond Dam No 3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tailings Pond Dam No 3.